Candytuft Plant Profile

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Candytuft Plant Profile • Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) is an evergreen, woody perennial plant that is hardy to USDA Zones 4 -8. The sweet name refers to Candia, an old name for the Island of Crete, where it originated. • It grows in low mound shape. This plant is sometimes mistaken for the annual flower Alyssum. • Candytuft is a member of the Brassica family and it has a cabbage-like scent, making it fairly deer- and rabbit-resistant. • The lace-like flowers appear in early spring. It can rebloom periodically throughout the summer and fall. The flowers are typically white, though some cultivars have a pink or purple tone. After the first flush of flowers is done, cut the plant back by a third to encourage renewed growth. • It prefers a sunny location with well-draining soils. It is a great choice for a stone wall, rock garden, or sidewalk edge. Candytuft also looks good spilling out of a container planting. • Candytuft is visited by many species of bees and butterflies. It can be started from softwood cutting or seed. • Candytuft: You Can Grow That! • The video was produced by Washington Gardener Magazine. • Audio, Photos, and Text by Kathy Jentz • Video and Editing by Hojung Ryu • ➤ If you enjoy this video, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to our Youtube channel (thank you!) • ➤Remember to TURN ON notifications to know when our new videos are out • ➤ FIND Washington Gardener Magazine ONLINE • ~ WashingtonGardener.blogspot.com • ~ / wdcgardener • ~ / wdcgardener • ~ Facebook.com/WashingtonGardenerMagazine • ~ Podcast: GardenDC

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